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The day's top cybersecurity news and in-depth coverage
May 08, 2024
Administrator of ransomware operation LockBit named, charged, has assets frozen
A Russian national alleged to have been the administrator of the notorious and prolific LockBit ransomware provider faces international charges. A $10-million reward for the suspectâs arrest has been offered. Read more
How to future-proof Windows networks: Take action now on planned phaseouts and changes
Microsoft has telegraphed its desire to start shuttering some legacy Windows systems. Hereâs how to get ahead of the security changes that will inevitably come to the platform. Read more
Kinsing crypto mining campaign targets 75 cloud-native applications
Five years after being discovered, the Kinsing cryptojacking operation remains very active against organizations, employing daily probes for vulnerable applications using an ever-growing list of exploits. Read more
Citrix quietly fixes a new critical vulnerability similar to Citrix Bleed
Much similar to Citrix-Bleed, the information disclosure bug was identified within NetScaler devices configured as gateway or virtual servers. Read more
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What is IAM? Identity and access management explained
IAM is a set of processes, policies, and tools for controlling user access to critical information within an organization. Read more
Change Healthcare went without cyber insurance before debilitating ransomware attack
Organizations that eschew cyber insurance give up not only financial protection but also advice from the insurer on improving the security of their systems. Read more
US deploys commerce and communications against cyber threats, Blinken says
The US government is moving to address the challenges of quantum computing, cloud strategies, and generative AI, Anthony Blinken said in a speech that was light on specifics. Read more
